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Adam's Ceramic Paint Coating | Durable Long-Lasting Paint Protection
Updated 5/24/2018

 

Adam's Paint Coating offers an incredibly durable barrier designed to protect the surface from dirt and bonded contaminants, while preserving the depth and luster of your paint! This new coating includes the latest advances in ceramic technology, is user friendly, and safe on clear coats, single stage, and lacquer finishes. Applying Adam’s Paint Coating not only minimizes the chances of introducing swirl marks and scratches during washing, but its hydrophobic nature will cause water to bead and repel off like crazy!

 

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Q: How is this product new?
A. Over the past year and a half, we have analyzed and assessed our customer’s concerns with how the current coating acted and performed. You asked, we answered! This updated coating not only lasts significantly longer, but it is also much more user friendly to apply and get optimum performance. When dealing with Ceramic coatings, you’ll find that the surface begins to “tack” up during application and display the signs of the curing process, meaning your working window is closing! The most notable features of our new coatings are how easy they are to apply, and the increased working time before removal that we’ve granted both professionals and weekend hobbyists!

 

Q: How is this product used?

A: Like all ceramic coatings, preparation and application techniques are very important. Read and follow the printed instructions, and watch the product video prior to applying this product for the first time. Since this coating begins to cure when exposed to air, the initial application needs to be correct.

 

Q: How is Adam’s Paint Coating different than a sealant or wax?

A: Adam’s Paint Coating is a product that contains ceramics. It forms a semi-permanent, measurable bond with the painted surfaces of your vehicle, creating a very durable layer of protection that can last one to two years, while providing incredible shine. Products like our Americana Paste Wax, Buttery Wax, H2O Guard & Gloss, and Paint Sealant provide excellent protection and shine for your vehicle typically for 6 months or less. They are relatively forgiving when it comes to application or removal of the products, like using a strip wash or clay bar to start fresh, whereas with Adam’s Paint Coating, it must be removed by machine polishing due to it forming a much stronger bond with the painted surface.

 

Q: Should I choose Adam’s Paint Coating?

A: Adam’s Paint Coating is not a product for everyone. It’s more expensive than our other wax and sealant products due to the cost of the chemicals, and does require much more care and technique to apply and remove. This is a product for the perfectionist that wants to keep their vehicle finish looking as perfect as possible for the longest amount of time in between detailing sessions, that may not have time to do a full detail 3 or 4 times per year. For your daily driver, you will love how water seems to dance off the car after a rainstorm, making cleanup afterward a breeze. Or for you show car that has a soft clear coat that scratches easily, you will have a little more reassurance when washing the vehicle or wiping it down at a show.

 

Q: Do I really need to do all cleaning steps?

A: No, but we strongly encourage it! The visible results and longevity of the protection from the coating require that the paint be as bare and perfect as possible. This is achieved by first by claying with Adam’s Visco Clay Bar and Detail Spray to remove bonded contamination, then by machine polishing with the appropriate pads and polishes to remove or reduce the appearance of scratches, imperfections, and swirl marks, and then finally by using Adam’s Coating Prep solution to remove any polish residue, pad dust, etc. Even many brand-new vehicles need to be prepped, as they may still contain contamination from being transported, or receiving improper care at the dealership. Once the coating is applied, any imperfections on the surface underneath the coating will remain there, so it is important the paint looks its absolute best.

 

Q: Is there a need to apply two coats of Adam’s Paint Coating?

A: No, a second coat is not necessary. There is no benefit to “layering”, as it will not change the level of protection; however, you can apply Adam’s Ceramic Boost once the coating has properly cured for 24-48 hours. The Ceramic Boost will leave the surface even more slick and enhance the hydrophobic, water-repelling nature of the coating. Save any remaining coating for repair work, if you find you need to re-do a panel, due to scratches or swirls accidentally left behind before initially applying the coating. Remember if any corrections are necessary, the coating needs to be removed by machine with the appropriate polishing system.

 

Q: What happens if I get this on the trim next to the paint?

A: Avoid applying Adam’s Paint Coating to any trim surface. Plastic and rubber trim need to be very thoroughly cleaned and protected or it will absorb the coating, creating an unpleasant appearance. To avoid this and to offer your trim the same long lasting level of protection, use Adam’s Trim Coating first on the plastic and rubber surfaces. You may also tape off the trim areas with detailing tape or painter’s tape to avoid unwanted transfer.

 

Q: Why is the cure time so long?

A: The time that it takes for the coating to cure depends on ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, air flow, etc.). The recommended time frame of 24-48 hours covers most typical application conditions. However, certainly use common sense (do not apply outside during winter temps). Also, be aware that simply wiping away the coating residue with a microfiber towel does not mean it is cured. The coated surface needs 24-48 hours to fully cure before getting damp/wet or being exposed to residue from additional products that might be used on the paint.

 

Q: What is the hardness rating of this coating?

A: Adam’s Paint Coating has a hardness rating of 9H on the Pencil Hardness Test. This test determines resistance to scratches on a coated surface by using pencils and other materials of specific hardness ratings. What this means is that Adam’s Paint Coating is a very durable coating but it still has a reduced possibility of being scratched while still allowing it to be removed with a machine polisher and not resorting to wet sanding or other potentially harmful methods.

 

Q: Can I remove Adam’s Paint Coating after it cures?

A: Yes. Adam’s Paint Coating can be removed by machine polishing. It must be removed by machine due to it forming a much stronger bond with the painted surface of the vehicle than our other wax and sealant products. Adam’s Correcting Polish with an Orange Foam Pad or Microfiber Cutting Pad should be enough to remove the coating for any follow-up polishing work, or to repair improper application/curing of the coating.

 

Q: Will Adam’s Strip Wash, Visco Clay Bar, or Revive Hand Polish remove this coating?

A: No. Chemicals and hand polishing will not remove the coating. Only wear and tear over time or machine polishing with the appropriate cutting pad and polish will remove the coating.

 

Q: Is this product safe for all paint types?

A: Yes for the most part. Adam’s Paint Coating can be applied to single stage, base coat/clear coat, and lacquer finishes, but it is imperative to follow all preparation steps and directions for best results. This coating can be used on matte and satin paint finishes as well, but it may add unwanted levels of shine to the surface.

 

Q: Can you still use other waxes over Adam’s Paint Coating?

A: Yes, you can apply Americana Paste Wax or Buttery Wax over Adam’s Paint Coating after it has fully cured; however, they are not totally necessary and they may lessen the effect of the water-repelling properties of the ceramic coating. Add more shine, protection, and a slick surface to this coating with Adam’s Ceramic Boost instead, developed specifically to work with ceramic coatings.

 

Q: Can Liquid Paint Sealant or H2O Guard & Gloss be layered over the Paint Coating?

A: Adding a sealant like Adam’s Paint Sealant or Adam’s H2O Guard & Gloss on top of Adam’s Paint Coating after it has fully cured is an option to have an additional layer of protection, but they are not necessary either and could lessen the hydrophobic effect of the coating as well. Add more shine, protection, and a slick surface to this coating with Adam’s Ceramic Boost instead, developed specifically to work with ceramic coatings.

 

Q: Can the applicator or towel be cleaned and reused?

A: No. The product cures hard and cannot be cleaned from the applicator or towel, so careful application is important. While additional applicators will be available for purchase, keep in mind that each applicator can be used for more than one application/vehicle, since each has 6 total sides. Just clean, clay, polish, and prep the entire vehicle first, then apply the Paint Coating to each body panel one at a time. The plush towel that is used to wipe the coating from the painted areas cannot be reused, so it should be discarded afterward.

 

Q: Can additional applicators be purchased?

A: Yes. Replacement ceramic coating applicators can be purchased here: http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-blue-ceramic-trim-applicator.html

 

Q: Why is this product so expensive?

A: Ceramic coatings are more expensive than a typical wax or sealant because of the chemical properties required to create such a durable and long-lasting solution. Our bottle is 50ml, which should provide enough product for one or two normal size sedans or trucks, or possibly three applications for smaller vehicles, provided it is stored and maintained properly. Always replace the cap immediately after dispensing the product onto the applicator each time, and store the product in a cool, dark place.

 

Q: Why is it only offered in a kit?

A: Since the preparation/cleaning and application methods and techniques are important and unique for this product, we want the kit to have all the items needed to provide the best result. Selling individual bottles of Paint Coating and Coating Prep solution may result in customers not having the required products, or their existing towels/applicators may have other residues that could impede the effectiveness of the coating. In addition, the plush towel used for wiping the coating from the paint will need to be discarded, since the coating will cure and cannot be cleaned out of the towel.

 

Q: Can Adam’s Paint Coating be used on headlights?

A: Yes, Adam’s Paint Coating can be used on headlights. Follow all preparation and application steps that you would use for applying the coating to a painted surface.

 

Q: Can Adam’s Paint Coating be used on glass?

A: No. We do not recommend using Adam’s Paint Coating on exterior glass. For best results on glass, use Adam’s Glass Sealant instead.

 

Q: Can Adam’s Paint Coating be used on smooth painted plastic?

A: Yes, you can use Paint Coating on smooth painted plastic like gloss black B and C-pillars on doors and so on. Follow the same prep and process as you do when applying to other painted surfaces.

 

Q: Can Adam’s Paint Coating be used on exterior textured plastic and rubber trim?

A: No. Due to strength and hardness of this coating, we do not recommend using it on textured plastic or rubber trim of your vehicle. For best results on exterior plastic and rubber trim, use Adam’s Trim Coating instead.

 

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: CLEAN FIRST!

In order for Adam’s Paint Coating to adhere to the surface, work properly, and have a uniform appearance, it is imperative to have a completely clean surface. Applying to a dirty surface can cause some spots to look dull or discolored compared to other parts of the vehicle.

 

1. Wash vehicle as thoroughly as possible following proper methods in our instructional videos. Dry vehicle – Do Not use any chemicals to help as a drying aid, such as Detail Spray or H2O Guard & Gloss.

 

2. Move vehicle indoors. Vehicle must remain indoors for 24 hours after applying Adam’s Paint Coating for proper curing time.

 

3. The more preparation you do to the vehicle surface before applying Adam’s Paint Coating, the easier it will be to apply and the better it will look. You want the surface as clean and bare as possible.

 

3a. Clay the painted surfaces if necessary using Adam’s Visco Clay Bar, with Detail Spray as a lubricant for the clay, to remove bonded contamination from the clear coat.

 

3b. Machine polish (or hand polish) the painted surfaces following our instructional videos to remove any imperfections.

 

3c. Once the coating has been applied and cured, you would have to machine polish it off if there are any imperfections underneath the coating that were not fixed prior to applying.

 

4. After all paint surfaces have been clayed and polished, continue the cleaning process by using Adam’s Coating Prep to leave the paint bare and free of any residue.

 

5. Spray Adam’s Coating Prep directly into a clean Single Soft Towel or onto the paint surface, then wipe the surface to remove any traces of polish residue.

 

6. Put on the set of supplied rubber gloves to avoid any coating contact with your skin – Adam’s Paint Coating will make the applicator sticky.

 

7. Pour several drops of Paint Coating onto the supplied microfiber applicator. Immediately secure the cap back onto the bottle to avoid premature curing of the product inside of the bottle.

 

8. Wipe the applicator onto the paint in approximately a 2-foot by 2-foot area or less, in up-down or left-right movements, using even pressure across the surface. Ensure that the Paint Coating fully covers the area. You may need to wipe back and forth a few times to level the coating properly.

 

9. After approximately 30 seconds, coating will have a rainbow effect in appearance. Allow it to continue to haze for 2-3 minutes, then use a second clean Single Soft Towel to quickly wipe away all residue – do not allow Ceramic Paint Coating to dry on any painted surfaces! If the coating begins drying too much when wiping it from the paint, use a small amount of Adam’s Brilliant Glaze on the towel to help remove the product from the paint.

 

10. Move onto the next area of the paint, repeating Steps 7-9 – front fenders, doors, and so on. Do not apply any other products to the paint or expose the paint to any moisture for 24 hours.

 

11. Discard the microfiber applicator afterward. It is a single-use item that will harden as it dries when used with Adam’s Paint Coating. Discard the Single Soft Towel used to wipe off the coating residue as well.

 

12. After 24 hours, add even more protection and shine by applying a layer of Adam’s Ceramic Boost. Lightly spray Ceramic Boost onto paint surface, spread the product evenly with a premium Adam’s Microfiber Towel, and then flip the towel over or use a second towel to buff away any residue.

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I don't think this product is for me I love going outside or in my garage and to wipe down wax wash and all that stuff you do to a car and more I'm retired so I have time it's also therapy for me I'm sure Adams ceramic paint coating is a great product but not for me. I tried his trim coating and it's a great product but that's for a different post

let me re quote I wouldn't use this product on my cars but I would use this on any other car family friends who ever wanted it installed it seems to be a great product
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Has anyone used this yet?  I am waiting for some real world feed back... After researching ceramic sealants this stuff looks very cool.  Still wondering what products you can use over it when its done to get my weekly therapy or if its just wash and dry and done?

 

Bueller?...Bueller?....Bueller?

 

******just found this page that answers allllll of our questions.....

 

http://adamspolishes.com/paintcoating

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Might be a silly question but can you use detail spray after future washes after applying this or do you have to use the ceramic boost?

 

Yes, you can still use Detail Spray as a drying aid on paint that is coated.   The small amount of wax in the Detail Spray may lessen the effect of the water-repelling properties of the ceramic coating, but it would be very minor.  You could then use Ceramic Boost once a month to restore the water-repelling properties of the ceramic coating.

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Yesterday I finished an application of paint coating and trim coating on my Tesla.  I did a strip wash, visco clay, polish and then trim coating and the next day I did the paint coating.  all worked great, now to see how long they last . (i also coated my summer 21 wheels but those aren't on / shown in the pics, will do the ones shown, my winter wheels/tires, when they come off in the spring)

 

This is my daily driver, car has about 14K miles on it, the full front, A pillars, mirrors rockers and rear bumper are covered in Xpel which I also applied the paint coating to for some additional protection / gloss.
 
Very Happy with the ease of applying all the coatings and the outcome, below are the results.
 
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I didn't know that you can use this on expel ?

The FAQ on Xpel's site states "

 

“Will Opticoat or cQuartz hurt the film?”

Sealants such as Opticoat and cQuartz should not hurt the film or interfere with our ULTIMATE paint protection film’s self-healing properties if applied properly."

While it doesn't specifically state Adam's Coating, I took the chance as I also spoke to a few professional detailers in my area that told me they apply different coatings to Xpel all the time.  It added a nice bit of gloss and depth to the coating as it did the paint.

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I have a question, can brilliant glaze be applied over the top of the coating? Or will it remove the coating?

You won't need it.

Adams says not to put anything besides the Boost on the paint coating. It can lessen the effectiveness of the coating.

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I have a question, can brilliant glaze be applied over the top of the coating? Or will it remove the coating?

 

It can be applied to the cured coating, and will not remove the cured coating, but the fillers in it would lessen the effect of the water-repelling properties of the ceramic coating.  As Jeff stated above, you would be better off using Ceramic Boost to maintain the water-repelling properties of the ceramic coating.

 

 

The reason I am asking about the effect of brilliant glaze on the coating is that in the trim coating video it is stated BG can remove excess trim coating on paint.

 

BG would only remove the uncured trim coating from the paint.  It will not remove any of the cured coatings.

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What is the Quick Paint Sealant that is commonly referred to on here?  Is that the grey paint sealant currently offered?

 

What is recommended to use on satin flat black?

 

No.  Quick Sealant was an aerosol acrylic sealant, but it was discontinued about a year ago due to more stringent VOC regulations.

 

Ceramic Paint Coating can be used on matte and satin paint finishes, but it may add unwanted levels of shine to the surface.

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Yesterday I finished an application of paint coating and trim coating on my Tesla. I did a strip wash, visco clay, polish and then trim coating and the next day I did the paint coating. all worked great, now to see how long they last . (i also coated my summer 21 wheels but those aren't on / shown in the pics, will do the ones shown, my winter wheels/tires, when they come off in the spring)

 

This is my daily driver, car has about 14K miles on it, the full front, A pillars, mirrors rockers and rear bumper are covered in Xpel which I also applied the paint coating to for some additional protection / gloss.

 

Very Happy with the ease of applying all the coatings and the outcome, below are the results.

 

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Amazing!! Beautiful car.

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It can be applied to the cured coating, and will not remove the cured coating, but the fillers in it would lessen the effect of the water-repelling properties of the ceramic coating.  As Jeff stated above, you would be better off using Ceramic Boost to maintain the water-repelling properties of the ceramic coating.

 

 

 

 

BG would only remove the uncured trim coating from the paint.  It will not remove any of the cured coatings.

Thanks Dano

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I have a question. Let's say it's been a year or two. I want to reapply the coating. Does it need to be machine polished, to make sure it's back to bare paint? Or can I clean it thoroughly with the coating prep and then reapply, like to reguvinate it??

Has this question ever been officially answered?

 

Some of you guys have had coatings for years. What's the long term procedure?

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Has this question ever been officially answered?

 

Some of you guys have had coatings for years. What's the long term procedure?

Has to be polished again before reapplying as far as I know. Would still like to know the procedure though. Do I need a cutting pad and correction polish? Or will finishing polish do it?

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Has this question ever been officially answered?

 

Some of you guys have had coatings for years. What's the long term procedure?

 

 

Has to be polished again before reapplying as far as I know. Would still like to know the procedure though. Do I need a cutting pad and correction polish? Or will finishing polish do it?

 

 

Yes, a coating has to be mechanically removed (i.e. polished off).  As for the need for CP vs. FP, I am not sure, but would expect the more aggressive is needed.

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We used Heavy Correcting Compound and a Blue Microfiber Cutting Pad to remove the Paint Coating on the hood of Ben's Caddy at HQ, after we had purposely marred up an area with 3,000 grit wet sanding paper, to do a demonstration at the December clinic. It came off without issue. I would suspect that Correcting Polish with a Microfiber Cutting Pad should be enough to remove our specific Paint Coating as well, especially if the coating had already been on the vehicle for a year or two and was beginning to wear off. Other more professional coatings with a life-span of 5+ years due require wet sanding off with various stages of wet sanding paper.

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I would venture to take a guess the marring was actually mostly contained to the coating and possibly not down in the paint anyways...correct? Possible? With that logic, any machine correction to fix or touch up a problem may actually accomplish this by removing the coating and not really working on the paint. Seems logical in my brain at least.

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We used Heavy Correcting Compound and a Blue Microfiber Cutting Pad to remove the Paint Coating on the hood of Ben's Caddy at HQ, after we had purposely marred up an area with 3,000 grit wet sanding paper, to do a demonstration at the December clinic. It came off without issue. I would suspect that Correcting Polish with a Microfiber Cutting Pad should be enough to remove our specific Paint Coating as well, especially if the coating had already been on the vehicle for a year or two and was beginning to wear off. Other more professional coatings with a life-span of 5+ years due require wet sanding off with various stages of wet sanding paper.

 

Dan, how would this work if I apply the Paint Coating to my matte vinyl racing stripes?  I know that it's safe to use with vinyl, but when it comes time to remove the coating for a new application in 1-2 years, I don't know that I want to be using a machine polisher on my stripes.

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Dan, how would this work if I apply the Paint Coating to my matte vinyl racing stripes?  I know that it's safe to use with vinyl, but when it comes time to remove the coating for a new application in 1-2 years, I don't know that I want to be using a machine polisher on my stripes.

 

Anyone have thoughts about this scenario?

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